David Bélanger has 25 years' experience in geomatics, and holds a B.Sc. in Geomatics from Université Laval. Over the course of his career, he has been involved in numerous national projects for the acquisition, management and dissemination of geospatial data. He is currently the manager of Natural Resources Canada's National Elevation Data Strategy. This strategy aims to provide Canadians with a detailed three-dimensional representation of the country in support of government priorities.
Sessions in which David Bélanger participates
Wednesday 29 January, 2025
Flooding is the most costly natural disaster in Canada. Although flood hazard maps are essential for understanding a community’s risk to flooding, in Canada, many flood maps are not always available or up to date. High quality flood mapping that is current and accessible will help governments, communities, and individuals understand flood hazards and to implement effective mitigation strategies to reduce their impacts.Since 2021, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) has been leading the Fl...
